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The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 28 Apr

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

111 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

C68344+

P11420

05:402h54

Shrewsbury station (SHR)

08:34Nottingham station (NOT)

£301One-way

1 change

W20929+

P11418

05:182h50

Shrewsbury station (SHR)

08:08Nottingham station (NOT)

£591One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£37 Average Price	£26 Average Price Cheapest
3h 16m average duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 55m average duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Live departures

Shrewsbury to Nottingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 28 April

Last updated at 20:36

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W20929+P11418	On time 04:18 Shrewsbury station (SHR)	2h50	07:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C68344+P11420	On time 04:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR)	2h54	07:34 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Shrewsbury to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

110 km

Average train duration

2h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 20m

First train

05:31

Last train

11:33

Price information

Train providers: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains trains Shrewsbury to Nottingham

For as little as £24 you can travel by train to Nottingham from Shrewsbury with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Shrewsbury to Nottingham with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: £24

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Nottingham from Shrewsbury. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Shrewsbury to Nottingham train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: £24

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Shrewsbury to Nottingham train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £56

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Shrewsbury to Nottingham with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £168
Virgin Trains frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Shrewsbury to Nottingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Shrewsbury to Nottingham.

Cheap train tickets from Shrewsbury to Nottingham can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Shrewsbury to Nottingham is £46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Shrewsbury and Nottingham is on average 2 h 21 min for the 68 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Shrewsbury to Nottingham by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham leaves at 04: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham leaves at 21: 40.

There are 6 trains a day from Shrewsbury to Nottingham which require at least one change with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Nottingham. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Shrewsbury to Nottingham.

When taking a train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham, you can count on West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or East Midlands Trains for the best way to get you to Nottingham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Shrewsbury and Nottingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 40.

A trip to Nottingham from Shrewsbury is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham is August.

You have options as you can travel between Shrewsbury and Nottingham 2 different ways: coach or train.